How to Deal With Acne In People With Sensitive Skin?

 Acne is one of the prevalent skin concerns across the globe usually affecting teenagers and young adults. It occurs when the skin pores get plugged with dirt, cell debris, sebum, and sometimes bacteria. The clogged hair follicle openings or pores can produce varieties of acne including blackheads, whiteheads, papules, pustules, nodules, and cysts. As per Best Acne Doctor in Gurgaon, Dr. Niti Gaur, ‘There are ways to effectively control any kind of acne breakout and even prevent acne scarring. The first and foremost approach when dealing with acne is to craft a proper skincare routine.’



When planning a skincare routine for acne-prone skin, probably the goal is to keep the skin acne-free. However, meeting this goal is very challenging when the skin is also sensitive. The skincare routine needs products with ingredients that can effectively kill the acne-causing bacteria and reduce excess sebum production. But such products would irritate the skin, especially if it's sensitive. So, while trying to clear your acne on sensitive skin, it’s crucial to avoid other hosts of skin problems like redness, flaky/peeling skin, and even worsening acne breakouts.

If confused about how to deal with acne with sensitive skin, this post can be your helping hand. Here you can learn some tips on how to deal with acne on sensitive skin. But, before jumping onto those tips, let’s first learn when a skin is sensitive.       

How to confirm that you have sensitive skin?

The signs that indicate the skin is sensitive and requires some extra care include:

  • Regular skin rash, bumps, flushing, or blushing
  • Itchy skin
  • Tight skin
  • Skin that easily breaks out
  • Skin easily burns on exposure to sunlight.

How to deal with acne with sensitive skin?

It can be hard to get acne-free skin but it isn’t impossible. With some tricks, tips, and the right selection of ingredients in skin care products, dermatologists can help you treat acne even with sensitive skin.


When addressing acne with sensitive skin, here are some tips worth trying for:

  • Wash face- It is important to keep facial skin free of makeup, dirt, sweat, and natural oil so that acne does not develop or get worse. So, twice daily wash face with a mild cleanser and lukewarm water. After sweating or coming home always wash your face. If having acne and sensitive skin, always use a non-abrasive, hydrating cleanser.
  • Use non-comedogenic products- Refrain from the use of oil-based products instead go for water-based ones like silicone or glycerin-based skin products that do not clog the skin pores. But, be careful to not apply multiple products at a time as they won’t quickly combat acne rather they would pave a quick track to irritated skin. 
  • Use topical over-the-counter products that can help clear skin- Choose products that contain ingredients like azelaic acid, benzoyl peroxide, sulfur, adapalene, or/and sulfur. Also, try topical retinoids. These can help gently exfoliate the skin and unclog the pores, thereby treating acne. Learn more which products work best for your skin with the Best Skin Doctor in Gurgaon, Dr. Niti Gaur.
  • Be careful with the use of leave-on topicals- If going for a facial or using any leave-on cream/serums/masks, first try a small amount of product and leave it for a short period. When skin adjusts, try leaving topical for a longer time.
  • Gently exfoliate the skin- Regular skin exfoliation is important to avoid the build-up of dead skin cells and natural oils in pores. If having sensitive skin, gentle exfoliation can be done with mild chemical peels or mechanically, with gentle scrubs.
  • Avoid irritating the skin- The sensitive or acne-prone skin can easily be irritated by touching, picking acne-prone areas, use of alcohol-based toners/moisturizers, and direct exposure of the skin to UV rays from the sun. Sweating and exposure of skin to heat like in saunas, steam rooms, tanning beds, and hot baths/showers can also irritate the skin, Therefore, all of these must be avoided. For men with sensitive skin and acne, shaving creams that won’t irritate the skin must be used.
  • Keep skin well hydrated and moisturized- Drink plenty of water daily and apply a bit of grease-free moisturizer on damp skin after bath.
  • Practice sun protection when going outdoors- Wear sunscreen of SPF 30 and above and even sun-protective clothing to avoid acne flare-ups and their worsening and protect the sensitive skin too from any damage.
  • See a dermatologist- Some topicals that claim to clear acne could cause irritation or may not work. Therefore, it is advised to consult a skin doctor to get a personalized skincare plan to keep sensitive skin free of acne. 

If you want Acne Treatment in Gurgaon, book an appointment with the best skin doctor, Dr. Niti Gaur at Citrine Clinic.

Location: Gurugram, Haryana, India

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